Scarlett is tending to Ripcord, who has just been shot in the chest by Duke. Duke, who seems to have turned traitor, is working with Major Bludd and Storm Shadow. Ripcord's body armor protected him from death but he is still in pain. Major Bludd orders that they be taken away and locked up. Major Bludd notices that Snake-Eyes is missing just as he attacks from above and behind Duke. Scarlett and Ripcord then attack Major Bludd as an all-out fistfight takes place. Snake-Eyes is getting the better of Duke when Storm Shadow steps in to save him. Ripcord breaks off from fighting Major Bludd to fight Duke. There are several regular soldiers fighting the Neo-Vipers also.